Becoming Barbra

Becoming Barbra

Becoming BarbraÂ presents a never-before-seen look at a star in the making by an award-winning photographer with full access.

From the humble beginnings of Barbra Streisandâ€™s career in 1963 to full-fledged stardom in 1966, renownedÂ LifeÂ magazine photographer Bill Eppridge had full access to the young singer. He photographed Streisand shopping in a thrift shop; trying on outfits in her apartment; and thereâ€™s an appearance on the The Tonight Show withÂ Johnny Carsonâ€”then live from New York. Eppridge documented Streisand meeting with producer David Merrick, who wanted her for the starring role in Broadwayâ€™sÂ Funny Girl, which catapulted her to celebrity status.

By the time Eppridge caught up with Streisand in 1966, she was a star in full orbit.Â Funny GirlÂ had just wrapped, CBS had signed her to star in three television specials, five of her albums had gone gold and one platinum, and she had received three Grammys and an Emmy. Eppridge photographed Streisand throughout her CBS rehearsals and recording sessions, then went to Paris where he covered her at fashion shows with Marlene Dietrich and Coco Chanel, and captured a Richard Avedon shoot of her forÂ French Vogue.

Eppridgeâ€™s photographs are vivid, candid, and a truly intriguing and unprecedented look at the beginnings of Streisandâ€™s careerâ€”an intimate photo album by a master photographer of one of the most talented performers of our time.
Country USA
Brand Rizzoli
Manufacturer Rizzoli
Binding Hardcover
Color Grey
ReleaseDate 2018-04-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780847861545

Country	USA
Brand	Rizzoli
Manufacturer	Rizzoli
Binding	Hardcover
Color	Grey
ReleaseDate	2018-04-10
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780847861545

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